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29/08/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS AT THE SEND DEN 2026 ... BOOKINGS ARE OPENING! ✨🎄

TODAY we are officially starting to release our Christmas availability, and we’re kicking things off with the MAIN event ... Here at our Morecambe Centre on Euston Road.

📍160 Euston Road, Morecambe. LA4 5LE

❤️🎅 OUR FULL SENSORY CHRISTMAS GROTTO WITH SANTA! 🎅❤️

This is the whole shebang. The full SEND Den Christmas experience. TWO whole hours to explore, regulate, play and soak up the Christmas magic with absolutely NO rushing and NO pressure. 💙

And because these are our evening sessions, it’ll be getting dark outside… which means our Enchanted Forest will come alive with twinkling lights, Christmas magic and all those gorgeous cosy festive vibes. ✨🌲❄️

Your two-hour experience will include:

🎅 Meeting Santa completely at your young person’s pace
❄️ Snow!
✨ Twinkling Christmas lights
🌲 Our Christmas sensory trail through the Enchanted Forest
💙 Christmas sensory exploration
🍪 Cookie decorating
🦌 Reindeer dust making
🎨 Christmas crafts
☕ Hot chocolate
📖 Cosy Christmas stories
🎁 A Christmas gift from the main man himself!
💙 AND access to our sensory space, transformed into a warm, calming Christmas haven.

And remember Santa meets your young person where THEY are.
No expectation to sit beside him.
No expectation to talk.
No expectation to pose for a photograph.
No enormous queues.
No being hurried through because the next family is waiting.

You have TWO HOURS. 🕰️💙

If your young person needs to explore first, they can. If they need to regulate, they can. If they want to watch Santa from a distance before deciding whether to approach him, absolutely fine.
Christmas at their pace. The SEND Den way. 🥹🎄

🎅 FULL SENSORY CHRISTMAS GROTTO WITH SANTA

4.30pm – 6.30pm
❤️ Monday
❤️ Tuesday
❤️ Wednesday
❤️ Thursday
❤️ Saturday
❤️ Sunday

No Fridays because Friday evenings are going to be our very special Santa-Free Christmas sessions. ❄️💙

🎄✨ AND THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST RELEASE! ✨🎄

We’re starting today by releasing our main evening Sensory Christmas Grotto with Santa sessions.

Over the coming days we'll also be releasing all the details and availability for our:

🧝‍♀️🍳 Breakfast with the Elves
🧝‍♂️🥪 Lunch with the Elves
❄️💙 Santa-Free Christmas Sessions

So if Santa isn't right for your young person, don't worry we haven't forgotten you. There is plenty more Christmas magic still to come. 💙

🎄 Limited numbers
⏰ Full TWO-HOUR experience
💙 Sensory friendly
🎅 Santa at your young person's pace
✨ No pressure. No rushing. No expectations.

THE SEND DEN SENSORY CHRISTMAS GROTTO 2026 IS COMING… 🎄❄️🎅

And we cannot wait to make some magical Christmas memories with you all. 💙✨

🎅🎄 SENSORY CHRISTMAS GROTTO WITH SANTA AVAILABLE DATES 🎄🎅

Every session: 4.30pm – 6.30pm

NOVEMBER :

🎄 Saturday 21st November
🎄 Sunday 22nd November
🎄 Monday 23rd November
🎄 Tuesday 24th November
🎄 Wednesday 25th November
🎄 Thursday 26th November
🎄 Saturday 28th November
🎄 Sunday 29th November
🎄 Monday 30th November

DECEMBER

🎄 Tuesday 1st December
🎄 Wednesday 2nd December
🎄 Thursday 3rd December
🎄 Saturday 5th December
🎄 Sunday 6th December
🎄 Monday 7th December
🎄 Tuesday 8th December
🎄 Wednesday 9th December
🎄 Thursday 10th December
🎄 Saturday 12th December
🎄 Sunday 13th December
🎄 Monday 14th December
🎄 Tuesday 15th December
🎄 Wednesday 16th December
🎄 Thursday 17th December
🎄 Saturday 19th December
🎄 Sunday 20th December
🎄 Monday 21st December
🎄 Tuesday 22nd December – FINAL NIGHT! 🎅✨

So that's 28 full Santa sessions altogether, each running for the full two hours from 4.30pm–6.30pm.

The Fridays aren't part of this booking release because they're being saved especially for your Santa-Free Christmas experience. 💙❄️

Breakfast with the Elves, Lunch with the Elves and Santa-Free Christmas availability coming soon ... 🧝🎄✨

✨ TICKET PRICES ✨
🎟️ Child Ticket – £22.95
👨‍👩‍👧 Adult Ticket – £4.95
💙 FAMILY PASS – £47.95
Includes 2 Adults + 2 Children
➕ Additional Child – £20.95
🎁 Child tickets include the full TWO-HOUR Christmas experience AND a Christmas gift from Santa!

Please book quickly for your preferred session. Simply pop our page a message to book.

Payment at the time of booking:

🎟️ BOOKING & PAYMENT
Payment via bank transfer
The SEND Den C.I.C
Account Number: 67346451
Sort Code: 08-92-99

Who's exicted !!!!

🎄🎅🎁

19/07/2026

08/07/2026

🔥🌭 THE BIG SEND DEN FAMILY BBQ! 🌭🔥

📅 Saturday 15th August
🕚 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of food, fun and making memories at The SEND Den Family BBQ! 💙

Bring the whole family along for a relaxed, inclusive event where everyone is welcome.

🎟 £15 per person includes:

🍔 Delicious BBQ food
🥤 Unlimited cordial
☕ Unlimited instant tea, coffee & hot chocolate

As always, we'll have plenty happening for all ages, including:

🌭 BBQ picnic area 🎯 Garden games and family challenges 💦 Water play 🎵 Music and dancing 🎨 BBQ-themed crafts 🔥 Marshmallow toasting 🫧 Bubbles and outdoor sensory play 🧩 Giant games and free play

Whether you want to join in every activity or simply enjoy some good food and spend quality time together, there's something for everyone.

At The SEND Den, we know that family time should be enjoyable, relaxed and judgement-free. This is your chance to come together, meet other families, and enjoy a summer BBQ in a safe, welcoming environment where everyone belongs. 💙

🎟️ BOOKING & PAYMENT
Payment via bank transfer
The SEND Den C.I.C
Account Number: 67346451
Sort Code: 08-92-99

📩 Spaces will be limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!

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06/07/2026

06/07/2026

✨ SEND Spotlight at Firbank One Stop Shop! ✨

We’re excited to share that this month’s Coffee & Connect One Stop Shop will be focusing on SEND support 💬💛

📅 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 9:30 – 11:30am
📍 Firbank Family Centre, Lancaster, LA1 3HL

💡 Come along for a relaxed, friendly drop-in session where you can:
✅ Chat with Lucy Ellis (ASD Pathway Navigator)
✅ Get support from SENDIASS
✅ Ask questions and access advice on SEND, housing, finance, employment, parenting & more

☕ Free hot drinks & biscuits
🧸 Toys available to keep little ones entertained
🤝 A warm, welcoming space to connect with others
No need to book – just drop in!

Everyone is welcome 💚

👉 Tag someone who might benefit

06/07/2026

❓ Is your child a Break Time member?

🌞 There are lots of fantastic Break Time activities taking place over the summer holidays - don't forget to book a place soon! Details of what's available can be found at https://lancashire.gov.uk/children-and-families/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-local-offer/things-to-do/break-time-short-break-activities/break-time-activity-sessions/

❓Not heard of Break Time, or unsure if your child is eligible?

📱 Find out more and complete the registration form at https://lancashire.gov.uk/children-and-families/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities-local-offer/things-to-do/break-time-short-break-activities/register-for-break-time-short-break-activities/

⏳ Registrations can take up to six weeks to process, but we're working really hard to get new members added in time for summer. 😃

Lancashire Parent Carer Forum Lancashire Family Hubs Lancashire Libraries Lancashire SEND Information Advice and Support Team Lancashire Youth Zone

06/07/2026

☕ The Listening Lounge is back! 💚

A friendly, relaxed space to talk, listen and connect — no appointment needed, just drop in!

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at Carnforth Community Primary School, North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ.

📅 Next dates:
⭐ 1st June
⭐ 6th July

🕒 9:45 – 11:15

On the day you'll find children and family wellbeing advice and signposting, support services and agencies, someone to listen, and refreshments provided.

Supported by Citizens Advice Bureau, CHATS, Green Rose Energy, Primary Mental Health Team, ADHD North West, and many more.

All are welcome. Drop in, have a chat 💛

06/07/2026

🎉 Introducing Neu Way Support 🎉

Good news for families across Lancashire and South Cumbria!

From 6 July, families of children and young people aged 0–25 can access Neu Way Support – a new service offering advice, guidance and practical support for neurodevelopmental needs, including autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences.

💡 No diagnosis is needed to access support.

The service is based on individual need, whether you're exploring concerns, waiting for an assessment, have recently received a diagnosis, or simply need help understanding what support is available.

Neu Way Support can help with:
✅ Advice and guidance
✅ Information on local services and support
✅ Practical resources and tools
✅ Understanding available support options
✅ Identifying next steps and creating a personalised plan
✅ Signposting to education, health, community and voluntary sector services

Every family’s journey is different, so support will be tailored to your individual needs.

Who can access the service? Families of children and young people aged 0–25 who:
• Have concerns about autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental differences
• Are waiting for an assessment
• Have recently received a diagnosis
• Would benefit from information, advice and support

📞 Self-referrals and professional referrals are welcome.

🌐 Find out more: https://springnorth.org.uk/projects/neu-way-support/
☎️ Call: 0300 365 5030

Neu Way Support is part of a wider programme to strengthen support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs across Lancashire and South Cumbria, with further developments planned over time.